A Reflection on 37 Years of Marriage

Note: I wrote this little essay one year ago today on the occasion of our 36th year of marriage. At the time I thought it could probably use some revision, and thought that I would later think of other things to say. But I reread it today, on our 37th wedding anniversary, and I thinkContinue reading “A Reflection on 37 Years of Marriage”

A Reflection on 36 Years of Marriage

Note: I wrote this little essay today over about three or four hours. It could probably use some revision, and later on I bet dollars to donuts I will think of other things to say. But I wanted to publish it today, as today is my 36th wedding anniversary. Here it is, in its currentContinue reading “A Reflection on 36 Years of Marriage”

#176: On 29 Years of Marriage Measured in Cats and Dogs

On 29 Years of Marriage Measured in Cats and Dogs It’s possible to measure out a marriage in pets. Up to year 29, my wife and I have had two cats and two dogs. Our first pets as newlyweds were all about the same age, relatively speaking, so about half way through our history inContinue reading “#176: On 29 Years of Marriage Measured in Cats and Dogs”